Product Details

• Actors: Suzanne Vega
• Format: Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Eagle Rock Ent
• DVD Release Date: October 18, 2005
• Run Time: 90 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000BC8SVU
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #164,082 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Suzanne Vega broke-through with her eponymous debut album in 1985 in both Europe and America. The album featured the hits Marlene On The Wall and Left Of Center. She hit even greater heights with her second album Solitude Standing, which contained the hits Luka and Tom’s Diner. In many ways, she opened the way for the rush of female singer-songwriters that followed in the late eighties and early nineties. She continues to have hit albums and to play to packed houses on both sides of the Atlantic.

This DVD captures Suzanne Vega making her second appearance at the Montreux Festival in 2004. Accompanied by a full band (her first appearance was as a duo) she plays many of her most popular tracks including 99.9ºF, Marlene On The Wall, When Heroes Go Down, Left Of Center, Solitude Standing, Blood Makes Noise, Luka and Tom’s Diner.

Tracklistng: 1) 99.9ºF 2) Marlene On The Wall 3) Caramel 4) When Heroes Go Down 5) Gypsy 6) (I’ll Never Be Your) Maggie May 7) Penitent 8) Solitaire 9) Left Of Center 10) The Queen And The Soldier 11) Behind Blue Eyes 12) Solitude Standing 13) Blood Makes Noise 14) In Liverpool 15) Luka 16) Tom’s Diner 17) Calypso 18) Have You Met Miss Jones

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally on DVD!!, November 22, 2005

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M. Svetinsky "MiroLab" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Suzanne Vega - Live at Montreux 2004 (DVD)

We've waited a long time for Suzanne to put out a concert video, and this one does not disappoint. I've seen her live 3 times, and she is a captivating performer. On this DVD, Suzanne seems a bit detached from the Montreaux audience, and I think the chemistry might have been better with a U.S. audience. But even so, the intimacy is there.

The sound is very good (thanks DTS 5.1), but not great like the West 54th Sessions concert. I really wish they would put that entire performance on DVD (& every other Session @ West 54th for that matter). Suzanne's band has always been top notch. They're cool when they need to be, and they can rock when they need to. I'm especially enamored of bass player Mike Visceglia. He lays down some of the coolest bass lines i've ever heard.... and looks cool doing it!

This concert DVD is a real treat. Suzanne looks and sounds wonderful, and delivers a great performance. Some things could have been done better, but I still give it 5 stars.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a Must!, March 1, 2006

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Julia O'Donovan (Royal Oak, Mich) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Suzanne Vega - Live at Montreux 2004 (DVD)

Suzanne Vega Live At Montreax 2004 is a must if you like Suzanne Vega. She is in good form, looks healthy, tries to include the audience in her performance and the song selection is well chosen. She makes a brave attempt to cover The Who's "Behind Blue Eyes." The only weakness seems to be her band (particularly the bassist) sometimes seem to over power her vocal. The best moments are are when Suzanne solos or plays with just one band member or when her guitar is the dominate insturment.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must For Fans, October 14, 2007

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Moldyoldie (Motown, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Suzanne Vega - Live at Montreux 2004 (DVD)

I've always been enamored of Suzanne Vega's intelligent, anecdotal songwriting and feathery, waif-like delivery. The songs here are impeccably performed with a mostly restrained but expert and well-rehearsed backing trio of guitar, bass, and drums. On only one tune is there the industrial backing rhythm which was indicative of a few of her recordings from the '90s. Vega exudes a genial presence with the enthusiastic late-night Montreux audience.

What stands out is the fine high-definition camera work as well as the transparent post-editing which lends a most appropriate viewing ambience and rhythm to the performances. Close-ups are steady and crystal clear. The set is lengthy enough to make for a fine DVD document that should please all fans.